Hardware & Supply Chain
Lyceum
Summary
Lyceum is seeking a Hardware & Supply Chain Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of GPU infrastructure, from sourcing to deployment. This role requires 2-4 years of experience in hardware procurement or supply chain management, with a strong understanding of GPU server architectures and negotiation skills for multi-million euro contracts. You will play a critical role in shaping European AI compa
- Location
- Berlin
- Type
- full-time
- Level
- Mid-Level
Your mission
Lyceum’s infrastructure runs on lots of GPUs deployed across various data centres. As Hardware & Supply Chain Manager, you own the full lifecycle: sourcing, procurement, vendor management, logistics, and deployment of GPU infrastructure. You’ll negotiate directly with OEMs, data centre operators, and hardware vendors to secure the best price-performance for next-gen hardware. This role is critical to Lyceum’s cost structure and competitive positioning.
What You’ll Do
Own end-to-end procurement of GPU servers, networking equipment, and data centre capacity across European locations
Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers: NVIDIA, OEMs (Supermicro, Dell, Lenovo), data centre operators, and channel partners
Negotiate pricing, lead times, warranties, and SLAs for multi-million euro hardware purchases
Manage supply chain logistics: ordering, customs, delivery coordination, rack-and-stack, and commissioning
Develop and maintain a hardware procurement roadmap aligned with Lyceum’s capacity planning and customer demand
Conduct due diligence on secondary-market GPU inventory and evaluate build-vs-buy-vs-lease decisions
Track market pricing, availability trends, and upcoming hardware releases to inform strategic purchasing decisions
Your profile
What We’re Looking For
2-4 years in hardware procurement, supply chain management, or technical sourcing - ideally in data centres, cloud, HPC, or semiconductor sectors
Demonstrated track record negotiating high-value hardware or infrastructure contracts
Strong understanding of GPU server architectures, networking (InfiniBand, RoCE), and data centre power/cooling requirements
Comfortable working across time zones with global suppliers and managing complex logistics
Highly detail-oriented with strong project management skills
Fluent in English; German is a plus
Why us?
- Outstanding team: Work with some of the best engineers in the world, coming from hedge funds, big tech, AI startups and top universities.
- Once in a lifetime opportunity: Early-stage company in the fastest-growing market in the world
- Ownership: Shape how European AI companies access GPU compute
- European mission: Build sovereign, GDPR-compliant AI infrastructure for the next generation of deep-tech
Hardware & Supply Chain
Lyceum · Berlin